Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the overall day-to-day operation, leadership and management of a manufacturing plant. This position reports to the Vice President of Operations and regularly reports on plant performance.Direct reports to this position include all plant salaried staff including but not limited to Superintendent/Operations Manager (where applicable), Extrusion Department Manager, Converting Supervisors, Office Manager, Plant Engineer / Maintenance Manager, Human Resources Coordinator, etc. Indirect reports include all hourly employees at the plant.Prioritize employee safety and safety complianceEnsure product quality and customer satisfaction with order fulfillmentContinuous improvement of manufacturing processes and management methods to generate improved plant performance and workflow optimization and efficienciesResponsible for plant engineering and maintenance (equipment and facilities)Responsible for inventory and materials managementCapital planning and implementationOverall budget, spending, and headcountAssess and manage salaried staff and hourly employees within the plantQualificationsBS/BA in engineering or business with 7-10 years' experience in manufacturing operations including management/supervisory experience required.Must have financial aptitude, analytical skills, and proven leadership effectiveness.Have a progressive history of Lean Manufacturing within a manufacturing environment.Management/supervisory experience required.Clear understanding of regulatory requirements required to manufacturing operations management.